Mahabharata Vana Parva – न चेद भागं कुरवॊ ऽनयत्र युद्धात; परयच्छन्ते तुभ्यम अजातशत्रॊ

Shloka (श्लोक)

न चेद भागं कुरवॊ ऽनयत्र युद्धात; परयच्छन्ते तुभ्यम अजातशत्रॊ
भैक्ष चर्याम अन्धकवृष्णिराज्ये; शरेयॊ मन्ये न तु युद्धेन राज्यम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This emphasizes that a king should not seek his empire through war.

Translations

English Translation

Without a share, the Kauravas will not give you anything apart from war; I believe it is better for you to live as a beggar than to gain a kingdom through battle.

हिंदी अनुवाद

बिना भाग के, कौरव आपको युद्ध से लेकर कुछ नहीं देंगे; मुझे लगता है कि राजा बनने से भिक्षुक के रूप में जीना बेहतर है।

Commentary

Context

This verse stresses the futility of acquiring wealth and power through warfare.

Meaning

It suggests non-violence and the merits of a humble existence over a throne gained through conflict.

Application

This shloka serves as a reminder of the dignity in humility and the risks of pursuing power through aggression.